Canon SD850 PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance
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DIGITAL CAMERA CDI-E307-010 XX07XXX © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Advanced Camera User Guide Before Using the Camera Shooting Playback/Erasing Print/Transfer Settings Customizing the Camera Troubleshooting List of Messages Advanced Appendix Camera User Guide This guide explains camera - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 2
zReduces image blur with the IS Mode zAvoid the effects of camera shake or blurry subjects when shooting by using High ISO Auto and Auto ISO Printing zMakes printing easy with the Print/Share button zAlso supports non-Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers Uses of Recorded Images zEffortlessly - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 3
topics that complement the basic operating procedures. You can use SD memory cards, SDHC memory cards and MultiMediaCards with this camera. These cards are collectively called memory cards in this guide. Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to achieve excellent - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 4
Settings to Their Default Values 28 Formatting Memory Cards 29 Shooting 30 Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 30 How to Use the IS Mode 32 Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter 33 Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro 35 Red-Eye Reduction Function 36 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 5
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . . 51 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock 53 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock 54 Switching between Metering Modes 55 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation 56 Setting the Shutter Speed (Long Shutter Mode 57 Adjusting the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 6
116 Camera 116 When the power is turned on 116 LCD monitor 117 Shooting 118 Shooting Movies 122 Playback 123 Battery/Battery Charger 124 TV monitor output 124 Printing on Direct Print Compatible Printers 125 List of Messages 126 Appendix 130 Battery Handling 130 Handling the Memory Card - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 7
arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 8
intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. Be sure you fully understand them before reading the rest of the manual. zEquipment refers to the camera, battery charger or separately - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 9
in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the battery charger or compact power adapter from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. z Do not use substances containing - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 10
and the eyes, mouth, skin or clothing contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. z Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging or when they are not in use to avoid fire and other hazards - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 11
leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. z When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the battery from the camera or battery charger and store the equipment in a safe place. The - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 12
connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may lead to malfunctions, excessive heat generation, fire, electric shock or injury. Flash z Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to the surface of the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 13
its external and internal surfaces. If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera z Stop using the camera immediately. Continued use may damage the equipment. Remove the memory card and battery or compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates completely before resuming use - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 14
for approximately 6 sec. when a setting is changed, regardless of the selected display mode. z The LCD monitor on or off setting is retained even after the camera power is turned off. z The LCD monitor does not shut off in the or mode. z The LCD monitor is set to the detailed display (Information - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 15
FUNC./SET button for more than one second. If you hold the camera horizontally, it displays the time. If you hold it vertically, the time and date display. However, if you hold the camera vertically and use method 1 to display the date and time, the time will be initially displayed in the same way - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 16
this function if you have already set it to its highest setting in the Set up menu. Night Display When shooting in dark conditions, the camera automatically brightens the LCD monitor to suit the brightness of the subject*, making it easier to frame the subject. * Although noise may appear and the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 17
(p. 42) IS Mode (p. 32) *1/ Shutter speed*1/ Aperture Setting*1 3:2 Guide (p. 41) Grid Lines (p. 41) • Recordable Shots (Stills)*2 • Remaining Time/Elapsed Time (Movies)*2 Low Battery (p. 130) AE Lock (p. 53) FE Lock (p. 54) AF Lock (p. 51) Time Zone (p. 20) Create Folder (p. 76) Metering Mode - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 18
70). - Select a setting other than (flash off) (Basic Guide p. 14). - Attach the camera to a tripod or other device. Playback Information (Playback Mode) Standard Date/Time Protection Status (p. 102) Total number of images Displayed image number Compression (Still Images) (p. 30) Recording Pixels - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 19
Camera-Basic Operations ... Exposure Compensation (p. 56) Histogram (p. 18) Flash (Basic Guide p. 14) Macro/Infinity (Basic Guide p. 15) Shooting Mode (pp. 35, 42, 47, 64, 66, Basic Guide Size Red-Eye Correction (Playback) (p. 89) Recording Pixels (Still Images) (p. 30) Movie Length (Movies) - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 20
compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 56). Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder (Basic Guide p. 1) can be used to conserve power by turning the LCD monitor off (p. 12) while shooting. 18 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 21
the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. Press any button other than the power button or change the camera orientation to turn the LCD monitor back on. Playback Mode Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last Connected to a Printer control is accessed on the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 22
by switching the time zone setting if you pre-register the destination time zones. You can enjoy the convenience of not having to switch the Date/Time settings. Setting the Home/World Time Zones 1 (Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 (Home) . 3 Use the or button to - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 23
Set up) Menu [Time Zone] . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 Use the or button to select . zTo change the destination time zone, you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change automatically. 21 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 24
Settings Menus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/time and electronic beep. The following menus are available. zFUNC. Menu zRec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera Menus FUNC. Menu This menu sets many of the common shooting functions - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 25
Operations • This example shows the Rec. menu in (Auto) mode. • In playback mode, the Play, Print, Set up and My Camera menus display. a Press the MENU button. b Use the or button to switch between menus. • You can also use the zoom lever to switch between menus. c - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 26
are the default settings. Menu Item Manual Mode Page Basic p. 12 Menu Item Pixels (Still Image) p. 30 White Balance p. 59 Recording Pixels (Movie) p. 45 My Colors p. 62 Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Digital Zoom (Still) (Movie) Slow Synchro Red-Eye Self-timer Auto ISO Shift AF-assist Beam Review - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 27
Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations Disp. Overlay (Still) Off*/Grid Lines/3:2 Guide/ Both p. 41 (Movie) Off*/Grid Lines IS Mode Continuous*/Shoot Only/ Panning/Off p. 32 Date Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 40 Set button p. 71 *1 Default setting is 3 shots. *2 They are - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 28
self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera the LCD monitor when the touch control dial is touched. (Basic Guide p. 4) LCD Brightness -7 to 0* to +7 Use the or - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 29
Camera-Basic Operations Time Zone Home*/World p. 20 Date/Time Clock Display 0-10*1 sec./20 sec./30 sec./1 min./2 min./3 min. Basic Guide Lens Retract 1 min.*/0 sec. Sets the timing of the lens retraction when you switch from the shooting to the playback mode. Language Basic Guide Canon - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 30
self-timer mode. Shutter Sound Sets the sound played when the shutter button is pressed. There is no shutter sound for movies. My Camera be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. z The following cannot be reset. - Shooting mode - The [Time Zone], [Date/Time], [Language] - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 31
before formatting the memory card. 1 (Set up) Menu [Format]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). Before Using the Camera-Basic Operations 2 stop formatting a card when [Low Level Format] is selected by pressing the FUNC./ SET button. You can still use a card without problem when formatting is - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 32
use the touch control dial to select shooting modes or FUNC. menu options. See the Basic Guide, p. 4. Changing the Recording Pixels and Compression (Still Images) 1 FUNC. Menu * (Compression)/ * (Recording Pixels). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). * Default setting. zUse the or button to select - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 33
wide size paper (you can check 3264 x 1832 the composition at a 16:9 aspect ratio. pixels Areas that will not be recorded appear on the LCD monitor as a black border.) *1 Paper images z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 145). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 143). Shooting 31 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 34
on the LCD monitor are not smooth. This option is not available in the mode. This option only stabilizes the effect of up and down camera motions on the image. This option is recommended for shooting objects moving horizontally. This option is not available in the mode. 1 (Rec.) Menu [IS Mode - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 35
maximum zoom factor of approximately 16x using a combination of the optical and digital zoom features. Shoots without using the digital zoom. The digital zoom locks the potential for camera shake. z The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off. z The digital zoom cannot be - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 36
zoom factor will appear on the LCD monitor. zBased on the number of recording pixels set, the Safety Zoom feature calculates the maximum zoom factor beyond which image quality will begin to deteriorate. The digital zoom pauses at this zoom factor for a moment, and appears on the LCD monitor (except - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 37
Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro) You can shoot a subject 2 - 50 cm (0.8 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at the maximum wide angle setting. With the digital zoom, the image area is 7.5 x 5.5 mm (0.3 x 0.2 in.) at maximum zoom (approximately 4.0x). 1 FUNC. Menu Macro). * (Manual) (Digital - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 38
for shooting at night or under artificial lighting indoors. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Slow Synchro] [On]/ [Off]*. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). *Default setting. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor when [Slow Synchro] is set to [On]. If this occurs, you are recommended to fix the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 39
established by Canon. Actual results may vary according to the subject and shooting conditions. • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. 1 Press the button and use the or button to display . 2 Shoot. zThe camera will continue to - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 40
with selected. Special Effect Options Shooting Tips zYou are advised to record a trial image before shooting to confirm the effect before taking the actual picture. zUse this mode in as dark a place as possible where there are points of light, such as holiday lighting. zShoot within range of the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 41
stabilization function may not be as effective in this mode as in others. z The shape may not appear as expected if there is too much camera shake or you are shooting a moving light source. z The relative positions of the subject and the light source will determine whether the shape overlaps the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 42
zoom or the digital tele-converter cannot be used in this mode. For printing instructions, refer to the Direct Print User Guide. Embedding the Date in the Image Data You can embed the date in image data when (Postcard) is selected. 1 (Rec.) Menu [Date Stamp] [Off]*/ [Date]/[Date & Time]. See - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 43
can check a composition's horizontal and vertical alignment as well as a 3:2 aspect ratio print range on the LCD monitor by using a shooting guide while shooting. Displays grid lines dividing the monitor into 9 areas, Grid Lines allowing you to check the subject's horizontal and vertical alignment - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 44
71). Standard You can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the recommended SDC-512MSH). The digital zoom can be used while shooting in this mode. (p. 33) • Maximum Size: 4 GB*/movie Fast Frame Rate - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 45
SET button. zIn , or mode, you can change the recording pixels and frame rate (p. 45). zSee Changing Colors (p. 64) for you are advised to use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter. 2 Shoot. zPressing When the maximum recording time elapses - When the built-in memory or memory card become full - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 46
z You are recommended to use a memory card that has been formatted in your camera to shoot movies (p. 29). The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. z Be careful of the following while recording. - Try not to touch the microphone (Basic Guide p. 1). - Do not press any - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 47
3 *1 Default setting *2 The recording pixels and frame rate are fixed. *3 Frame rate when the shooting interval is : 1 frame/sec., : 0.5 frame/sec. Frame rate when playing back ( or ): 15 frames/sec. z See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 145). z See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 143 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 48
Changing the Shooting Interval ( (Time Lapse)) 1 FUNC. Menu */ . See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. zUse the or button to select a shooting interval (1 sec./2 sec.) and press the FUNC./SET button. zThe recordable duration will display. Recordable Duration 46 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 49
seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. 1 FUNC. Menu *(Manual) / (Stitch Assist). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. zYou can select from in the sequence. zThe exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image. Shooting 47 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 50
images on a TV when shooting in Stitch Assist mode. z The settings for the first image are applied to the second image onward. Use PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer. 48 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 51
No frame) Face Detect On Off You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus , from 9 available points, that it will use to determine the focus. The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient for focusing on a specific - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 52
has detected a face. At this point, the frame the camera judges to be the main subject appears in white while appear in gray, images will be shot using the [On] option rather than [Face Detect]. - The camera may mistakenly identify non-human subjects as a face. If this occurs, switch to the [On] or - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 53
the composition zSubjects that are moving quickly zSubjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass. Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as the main subject is - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 54
] to [Off] (p. 49) makes shooting easier since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. z The AF lock is convenient because you can let go of the shutter button to compose the image. Moreover, the AF lock is still effective after the picture is taken, allowing you to capture a second image - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 55
the LCD monitor. 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. zThe icon will display. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To Release the AE - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 56
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings and select (flash on). 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway and press the button. zThe flash will pre-fire - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 57
the FUNC./SET button. Metering Methods Evaluative Center Weighted Average Spot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject, the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 58
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 59
to the Exposure Compensation setting screen. z The setting cancels when the camera's power is turned off. z The nature of CCD image sensors is such noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 60
shake becomes a factor at low shutter speeds. Set IS mode to a setting other than [Off], or shoot with the camera attached to a tripod. z Use of the flash may result in an over-exposed image. If this occurs, shoot with the flash set to . z The following - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 61
button to select a white balance setting and press the FUNC./SET button. White Balance Settings Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera Day Light For recording outdoors on a bright day Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies Tungsten For recording under tungsten - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 62
can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. In particular, take a custom white balance - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 63
z You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white). z Shoot with the same settings - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 64
Shooting in a My Colors Mode You can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. My Colors Settings My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 65
1 FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. zUse the or button to select a My Colors mode. zIn See Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode (p. 63). zWhen not in Press the FUNC./SET button to return to the shooting screen. 2 Shoot. Shooting Setting the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 66
will rise depending on the shooting conditions, which may increase the "noise" in the image. Shooting in the Color Accent Mode 1 Stills: FUNC. Menu Accent). * (Manual) (Color Movies: FUNC. Menu (Color Accent). * (Standard) See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. Stills Movies 64 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 67
accent image (using the previ- ously set color). 4 Aim the camera so that the color you wish to retain appears at the center of • -5: Only takes the color that you want to retain • +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to retain 5 Press to complete the setting, then shoot - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 68
FUNC. Menu Swap). Movies: FUNC. Menu (Color Swap). See Menus and Settings (p. 22). *Default setting. * (Manual) (Color * (Standard) Stills 2. Movies zThe Color Swap mode will take effect. 3. zThe camera will switch to color input mode and the display will alternate between the original image - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 69
the range of col- ors that are swapped. • -5: Only takes the color that you want to swap • +5: Also takes colors close to the one that you want to swap 5 Aim the camera so that the desired color appears at the center of the LCD monitor and press the button. • Only one color - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 70
to [On] - Only the transformed image displays in the LCD monitor while shooting in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode. - The transformed image is reviewed in the LCD monitor after shooting in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode. If you erase the image at this point, the original image - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 71
(High ISO Auto)* sets the sensitivity to a higher value than the setting. This sets the shutter speed faster, reducing the potential for camera shake or blurry subjects compared with the setting. * Noise in the recorded image may be higher than for the setting. zWhen in (Auto) shooting mode - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 72
- ton will continue to light blue until you release the AE Lock, even if you release the shutter button. z Auto ISO Shift does not work with , or , in Long Shutter mode or with the flash. z Depending on the shooting conditions, the camera shake warning icon ( ) may not disappear even when the ISO - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 73
Disp. Overlay Page p. 41 +/- (Exp.) White Balance Custom White Balance Digital Tele-converter p. 56 p. 59 p. 60 p. 33 Rec. Movie Display 42 p. 26 p. 28 *1 Default setting. *2 Sets the sound registered to the My Camera menu. , found in the [Shutter Sound] section of 1 (Rec.) Menu [Set button - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 74
With the function registered, the movie recording starts with the recording pixels and frame rate settings selected in the Standard mode when you The function is useful for directing your subject's atten- tion to the camera right before taking a shot because it plays a sound when you press - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 75
function to [Off]. z Even if the Auto Rotate function is set to [On], the orientation of images downloaded to a computer will depend upon the software used to download the images. When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 76
for about 2 seconds (or the interval set with the Review function p. 24). 2 Press (or ) while the Recorded in focus has an orange frame within it. - Camera is not focused: an orange frame appears at in the display position change mode (See Basic Guide, p. 19). z Pressing the DISP. button will - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 77
multiple AF frames in focus, you can change the display position between the orange frames each time you press the MENU button. 2 Press . zThe camera will switch to the display position change mode. Change the display position using the , , or button. zPressing the MENU button returns the orange - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 78
images. To create an additional folder, insert another check mark. Auto Create You can also specify a date and time if you wish to create a new folder using a shooting time after the specified date and time. Creates a folder the next time you shoot. 1 (Set up) Menu [Create Folder]. See Menus - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 79
Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation 1 (Set up) Menu [Create Folder]. See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select a day for the [Auto Create] option and a time in the [Time] option . z displays when the specified time arrives. The symbol will cease to display after the new - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 80
your images together on a computer because you avoid file name duplication when changing Continuous folders or memory cards.* *When a blank memory card is used. If a memory card with recorded data is used, the 7-digit number for the last recorded folder and image is compared with the last one on the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 81
Card 1 Memory Card 2 zImages may be saved to a new folder when there is insufficient free space even if the total number of images in a folder is less than 2,000 because the following types of image are always saved together into the same folder. - Images from continuous shooting - Self-timer - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 82
touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See the Basic Guide, pp. 4, 18. Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward . move zIf you press the FUNC./SET button while in magnified display, the camera switches to image advance mode and will display. You can use the or - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 83
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . zUp to nine images can be viewed at once. zUse the , , or button to Selected Image change the image selection. Movie Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 84
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into prepared categories (People, Scenery, Events, Category 1-3, To Do). At the category level, you can perform the following. zImage searches (p. 83) zSlide Show (p. 97) zProtect (p. 102) zErase (p. 105) zConfigure print settings - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 85
have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the six search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Shot Date My Category Folder Movie By 10 images By 100 images Jumps to the first image of each shooting date. Jumps to the first image - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 86
z / / / : use the or button to select date, category, Select the search key folder or movie for playback and press the FUNC./SET button. - The camera will switch to defined playback mode and display a blue frame. You can limit playback to the images corresponding to the search key. - When a - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 87
Movie Control Panel Ends playback and returns to single image playback Print (An icon will display when a printer is connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Slow Motion Playback (You can use the button to slow down or the button to speed up playback.) Displays the first frame - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 88
canceled. z[Overwrite] saves the edited movie with its original name. The pre-edit data is lost. zWhen there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be selected. 86 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 89
be saved. When editing movies, it is recommended to use a fully charged battery or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (p. 134). Rotating Images images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. 87 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 90
Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the button to have the previous image display from the left and the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 91
Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. However, red eyes may not be automatically detected in some images or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: zFaces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 92
-eye correction cannot be performed on movies. z Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images. z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, red-eye correction cannot be performed. z Although you can apply red eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 93
Playback/Erasing Adding Correction Frames You can add up to a maximum of 35 correction frames. 1 Use the or button to select [Add Frame] and press . 2 Use the , , or button to adjust the frame position and press . zYou can change the size of the frame with the zoom lever. 91 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 94
Adding Effects with the My Colors Function You can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is available. For details, see p. 62. Vivid Lighter Skin Tone Neutral Darker Skin Tone Sepia Vivid Blue B/W Vivid Green - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 95
the image transformed with the My Colors effect, while [No] returns you to the Play menu. z When there is not enough space left on the memory card, the My Colors effects cannot be added. z Although My Colors effects can be added any number of times to an image, the image quality will - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 96
Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Use the or button to select an image - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 97
cannot be erased. Sound-Only Recording (Sound Recorder) You can record a continuous sound memo for up to approximately 2 hours without taking a picture. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select (Record) and press . zThe elapsed recording time displays. zYou can use the or - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 98
.) Volume (You can use the or button to adjust the volume.) z Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated). z Recording will automatically stop when the memory card is full. 96 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 99
Playback (Slide Shows) Automated playback of memory card images. Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standard. All Images Plays all images on a memory card in order. Date Plays images bearing a specified date in order. My Category Plays the images - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 100
note that if you do this while the last image shot is displayed, the slide show will start from the first image using the same date. 98 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 101
cancel the selection: press the FUNC./SET button again. zImages display in the order selected. zMultiple selections can be made for the date/category/ folder. zTo check the images for each date/category/folder: use the or button. zTo cancel the setting: press the MENU button. Playback/Erasing 99 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 102
Selecting Images for Playback ( - ) Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 images can be selected. They will be played back in their order of selection. 1 Select , or and press . zOnly the icon will display at first. When you set - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 103
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings zPlay Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*-10 seconds, 15 seconds and 30 seconds. Displaying time can vary slightly depending on the image. * Default setting. zRepeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 104
singly while viewing them. You can protect the images from a specified date. You can protect the images in a specified category. You can protect the images in a specified folder. You can protect all the images on a memory card. 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select a menu item - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 105
in the index playback mode. Protection Icon - Press the MENU button to complete the setting. z[Select by Date] [Select by Category] [Select by Folder] Use the or button to select a date, category or folder and press the FUNC./SET button. - Pressing the FUNC./SET button again cancels the setting - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 106
AV cable. 1 Turn off the Camera and the TV. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera's A/V OUT terminal. zOpen the DIGITAL terminal cover with a fingernail from the Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode. 5 Turn on the camera. z The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to accommodate - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 107
images after selecting them one at a time. Erases images corresponding to the selected date. Erases images in the selected category. Erases images in the selected folder. Erases all images on a memory card. z Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 108
each date, category or folder image. 4 Press . 5 Select [OK] and press . zSelecting [Stop] or [Cancel] cancels selection of the image you are about to erase and returns to Step 2. zPressing the FUNC./SET button while erasing is in progress cancels the procedure. Please format the memory card when - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 109
used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. This is extremely convenient for printing on a direct print compatible printer, or for sending the images to a photo developing service that supports DPOF. The icon may display for a memory card with print settings - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 110
(Print) Menu Select a menu item . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). zProceed to Step 4 if you select [Select All Images]. 2 Select the image, date, category or folder to print and press . z[Select Images & Qty.] Selection methods differ for the Print Type settings (p. 110). Number of Print Copies - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 111
dates, categories or folders. - Use the or button to confirm each date, category or folder image. 3 For the [Select by Date], services may not reflect the specified print settings. z Print settings cannot be set for movies. z Images are printed in order according to the file number. z A maximum - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 112
Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Both Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Date (On/Off*) Adds the date to the print. File No. (On/Off*) Adds the file number to the print. Clear DPOF data (On*/Off) Clears all print settings - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 113
for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards. The icon may display for a memory card with transfer settings - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 114
button again deselects the setting. zYou can also select images in the Transfer Selection index playback mode. All the Images on a Memory Card 1 (Play) Menu . See Menus and Settings (p. 23). 2 Select [Mark all] and press . zSelecting [Reset] cancels all transfer order settings. 3 Select [OK - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 115
) You can also use the touch control dial to select images and perform various operations. See the Basic Guide, p. 4. My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and startup, operation, self-timer and shutter sounds. You can change and register these settings, enabling you to customize the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 116
Settings Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. A computer is required to restore the My Camera settings to the defaults - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 117
zStart-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds Select ( Camera settings. - Movies - Sounds recorded with the sound memo function (p. 94) - Sounds recorded with the Sound Recorder (p. 95) z The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. See the supplied Software Starter Guide - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 118
Troubleshooting Camera Camera will not operate. Power is not turned on. zPress the power button (Basic Guide p. 10). Memory card slot/battery zConfirm that the memory card slot/ cover is open. battery cover is securely closed (Basic Guide p. 8). Battery charge insufficient zInsert a fully - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 119
Camera settings (p. 113) or use the supplied software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser to restore the default settings. See ZoomBrowser EX/ ImageBrowser Software User Guide (PDF Troubleshooting Display flickers. Display flickers when shot under fluorescent lighting. zThis is not a camera - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 120
flash to a setting other than (Flash Off) (Basic Guide p. 14). zSet the self-timer (Basic Guide p. 16) and secure the camera to something, such as a tripod. appears. This displays when using zTake note that these settings will be a memory card that has overwritten by those set by your print - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 121
from the memory card to make space. Memory card is not formatted correctly. zFormat the memory card (p. 29). zIf reformatting does not work, the memory card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. SD memory card or SDHC memory card is write protected - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 122
bright, or image flashes white. Subject is too close, zShoot within correct flash range of making the 56). the surroundings are too zUse AE lock or use the spot metering dark. function into the camera, or is being reflected off the subject. Flash is set to on. zSet the flash to Guide p. 14 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 123
particles with digital cameras and does not memory card in the camera after you save all its images to your computer (p. 29). Recording images to memory card takes a long time. Memory card was zUse a memory card formatted in your formatted in another camera (p. 29). device. Troubleshooting - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 124
Lens will not retract. Memory card slot/battery zFirst close the memory card slot/ cover was opened with battery cover and then turn the power on. power on and then off again. (Basic Guide p. 7). Shooting Movies The recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly. - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 125
to the Software Starter Guide for details). Movies cannot be edited. Some movies shot with another camera cannot be edited. Movies do not play back correctly. Movies recorded with high recording pixels and frame rates may momentarily stop playing if played on slow reading memory cards. You may - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 126
images from memory card is slow. Memory card was zUse a memory card formatted in formatted in another your camera (p. 29). device. Battery/Battery Charger Battery consumed quickly. Battery is not being used zSee Battery Handling Precautions to its full capacity. (p. 130). Battery life - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 127
Cannot print. Camera and printer not zAttach the camera to the printer properly connected. securely with the supplied cable. Printer power is off. zTurn on the printer. Incorrect print connection. zIn the (Set up) menu, select [Print Method] and select [Auto] (p. 27). Troubleshooting 125 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 128
may be fixed by formatting them in this camera. However, if this error message appears even when using the supplied memory card, contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the camera. Memory card full zMemory card is full of images and no more can be recorded or - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 129
insufficient to operate the camera. Replace it at once with a charged one or recharge the battery. Also, see Battery Handling Precautions (p. 130). No image. zNo images recorded on memory card. Image too large. zYou attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels or with a large data - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 130
images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or an image taken with a different camera or data type. You may have also attempted to select a movie when [Wallpaper] was selected in the Direct Transfer menu. Protected! zYou attempted to - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 131
problem with the lens. Exx z(xx: number) Camera detected an error. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 132
as possible if it will be used for an extended period. Change the battery pack Battery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace the battery immediately. Battery Handling Precautions z Keep the battery terminals clean at all times. Dirty terminals may cause poor contact between the - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 133
it in the camera about once a year before returning it to storage. Charging the Battery z Since this is a lithium-ion battery, you need not discharge it before recharging. z It takes approximately 2 hours 5 minutes to fully charge the battery from a depleted state (based on Canon's testing standards - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 134
Handling the Memory Card SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card Write Protect Tab Write Protect Tab Slide the switch up. Slide the switch down (you can protect the images and other data on the card) Writing/Erasing Possible Writing/Erasing Impossible Cautions When Handling z Memory cards are high - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 135
memory cards that have been formatted in your camera. • The card supplied with the camera may be used without further formatting. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted memory card might be the cause. Reformatting the memory card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand memory card - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 136
outlet. Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 2 Open the memory card slot/battery cover, push the battery lock in the direction of the arrow and insert the DC coupler until it locks. zSlide the memory card slot/battery cover closed. DC Coupler DR-30 Battery Lock 3 Open the DC coupler termi- nal cover - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 137
the camera and High-Power Flash to the supporting bracket. Please read the instructions accompanying the flash along with this explanation. Tripod Sockets Bracket (Comes with the flash) z The flash charge time will lengthen as the battery - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 138
Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. z To illuminate the subjects properly, install the flash so that it is up against the side of the camera and parallel with the camera's front panel. z A tripod can be used even when the flash is - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 139
with a soft cloth. Never use organic solvents on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support list supplied with your camera. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt. If necessary - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 140
on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot SD850 IS DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS (W): Max. wide angle (T): Max. telephoto Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 8.0 million Image Sensor 1/2.5-inch type CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 8.3 million) Lens - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 141
Shooting Approx. 1.3 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode) Self-timer Activates shutter after an approx. 10-sec./ approx. 2-sec. delay, Custom Timer Recording Media SD memory card/SDHC memory card/ MultiMediaCard File Format Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Data Type (Still - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 142
Number of Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: Recording Pixels 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) (Movies) 320 x 240 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.) Recording can continue until the memory card is full* (can record up to a maximum of 4 GB** at one time). Fast Frame Rate - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 143
monitor, advance or reverse through magnified images possible), My Category, Jump (date, my category, folder, movie, tenth, hundredth). In index playback mode and Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible My Camera Settings Start-up image, start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 144
fired once every two shots and the camera power turned off after every tenth shot. Power is left off for a sufficient amount of time*, then the power is turned back on and the testing procedure is repeated. zA Canon-brand memory card is used. *Until the battery returns to normal temperature Playback - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 145
Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities : Card included with the camera Recording Pixels Compression 32MB SDC-128M SDC-512MSH (Large) 3264 x 2448 pixels 8 35 139 14 59 231 29 123 479 (Medium 1) 2592 x 1944 pixels 11 49 190 20 87 339 41 173 671 (Medium 2) 2048 x 1536 pixels 18 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 146
hours. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time. • As plays back at 15 frames/sec., the recording time and the playback time will differ. Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated) Data Rates 32MB : Card included with the camera SDC-128M SDC-512MSH 11.025 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 147
Image Data Sizes (Estimated) Recording Pixels Compression (3264 x 2448 pixels) (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (3264 x 1832 pixels) 3436 KB 2503 KB 1602 KB 1002 KB 249 KB - 2601 KB 2060 KB 1395 KB 893 KB 558 KB 150 KB 558 KB - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 148
Compatible with SD memory card standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 2.1 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.08 in.) Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz.) MultiMediaCard Interface Dimensions Weight Compatible with MultiMediaCard standards 32.0 x 24.0 x 1.4 mm (1.26 x 0.94 x 0.06 in.) Approx. 1.5 g (0.05 oz.) Battery oz.) Battery Charger CB - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 149
Hz) 4.3 V DC, 1.5 A 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 42.6 x 104.4 x 31.4 mm (1.68 x 4.11 x 1.24 in.) Approx. 180 g (6.35 oz.) Appendix U.S.A. and Canada only: The Lithium ion/polymer battery that powers the product is recyclable. Please call 1-800 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 150
Folder 76 Custom White Balance ......... 60 D Date Imprint Mode 40 Date/Time Setting Basic 9 Using the Clock 13 World Clock 20 Digital Macro 35 Digital Tele-Converter 33 DIGITAL Terminal Basic 2, 27 Digital Zoom 33 Direct Transfer Basic 30 Downloading Images to a Computer Basic 24 148 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 151
80 Memory Card 10 My Camera Menu 28 My Camera Settings Pixels 30, 45 Red-Eye 36, Basic 1 Correcting 89 Reset All 28 Review 24 Rotate 87 S Self-Timer Basic 16 Set up Menu 26 Shooting Mode Auto Basic 12 Manual Basic 12 Color Accent . 64, Basic 12 Color Swap ... 66, Basic 12 Digital - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 152
Sound Recorder Data Rates and Recording Durations (Estimated 144 Spot AE Point Frame 55 Spot Frame 15 System Requirements .. Basic 25 T Telephoto Basic 14 Time Lapse 42 Time Zone 20, 27 Touch Control Dial ......... Basic 4 Transition Effects Playback 88 Slide Show 98 V Video System 104 W - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 153
MEMO 151 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 154
MEMO 152 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 155
MEMO 153 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 156
MEMO 154 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 157
MEMO 155 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 158
MEMO 156 - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 159
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 160
THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. For connection to a supply not in the U.S.A., use an attachment plug adapter of the proper configuration for the power outlet. This battery charger is for exclusive use with Battery Pack NB-5L (1.12 Ah). There is a danger of - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 161
guide is accurate and complete, no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions. • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software the camera, the software, SD memory cards (SD cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon SD cards. - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 162
Red-Eye Macro Mode Infinity Mode AF Lock AE Lock FE Lock Single Shot Continuous Shooting Method 10 sec. Self-Timer 2 sec. Self-Timer Custom Timer Autofocus Modes AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom zz z zS {{ { {U {{ { {U {{ { {U {{ { {U {{ - { - {{ - { - ----- {{ { {U zz z zS - Canon SD850 | PowerShot SD850 IS / DIGITAL IXUS 950 IS Camera User Guide Advance - Page 163
Function Page Digital Tele-Converter {{ - - - { - p. 33 Evaluative {z z { { { { Metering Method Center Weighted Avg. - {(2) { - - - - p. 55 Spot - {(2) Area):Setting is retained even when the camera power is shut off. (1) For (Movie) recording pixels and frame rates, see p. 45.
Shooting
Playback/Erasing
Print/Transfer Settings
Customizing the Camera
Troubleshooting
Before Using the Camera
List of Messages
Appendix
Camera User Guide
Advanced
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